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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.76, 964.23 and 209.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.76, 964.23 and 209.92 is: 314.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.76 : 964.23 = 209.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.76/964.23 = 209.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.76x = 964.23 × 209.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.76x = 202,411.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,411.16/642.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.91

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